Reverse WHOIS Domain Lookup: Two Tools to Track Criminal Footprintsby@WhoisXMLAPI
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Reverse WHOIS Domain Lookup: Two Tools to Track Criminal Footprints

by WhoisXML API3mFebruary 1st, 2020
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Cybercriminals often use domain names sharing the same registration characteristics when planning out their attacks. This makes it possible to track them, at least to some extent, through WHOIS records. Reverse domain lookups enable cybersecurity specialists to curb crime, such as fraud and cybersquatting, as well as to prevent damaging Domain Name System (DNS) attacks and information loss. Here are two tools you can use for said purposes: Reverse WHOIS Search is a user-friendly research platform that lets users retrieve all domains connected to a given identifier.

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